Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shins
Noun
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The hidden role of your calves The calf muscles — primarily the gastrocnemius and soleus — are essential for ankle mobility.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025 -
During her time in Cincinnati, Zuri gave birth to calves in 2017 and 2020.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some of my favorite cuts for braising include pork shoulder, beef brisket, short ribs, chicken thighs, and lamb shanks.—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His colleague, a newly qualified environmental engineer, clambers up onto the backseat.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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Joe, glowering, stalks off through the crowd, clambers into his vehicle, and drives off.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Shins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shins. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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